Description
Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice’ is a beautiful and reliable shade-loving perennial, prized for its deeply dissected, maple-shaped foliage marked with striking dark burgundy central veining. From late spring into early summer, slender spikes of fragrant, soft pink-white bottlebrush flowers rise gracefully above the foliage, adding a delicate charm to shaded borders and woodland plantings.
This compact, clump-forming perennial is well suited to shady spots where many other plants struggle. Its semi-evergreen leaves provide year-round interest, often taking on warm tones during the cooler months. A low-maintenance choice that works wonderfully as ground cover, in containers, or planted in drifts beneath trees and shrubs.
What’s Included:
- 1 x Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice’ (Foam Flower) supplied as a 2 Litre root-ball, ready for planting.
Key Features:
- Hardy shade perennial – thrives in partially shaded to fully shaded positions
- Attractive deeply lobed foliage with dark central markings
- Fragrant pink-white flower spikes from late spring to early summer
- Semi-evergreen – provides interest throughout much of the year
- Compact and clump-forming – ideal for ground cover and underplanting
- Low maintenance once established
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice’
- Common Names: Foam Flower, Sugar and Spice Foam Flower
- Classification: Hardy herbaceous perennial (semi-evergreen)
- Fully Grown Height & Spread: 20–30 cm × 30–45 cm
- Growth Habit: Compact, clump-forming perennial
- Perfect for: Shade gardens, woodland planting, ground cover, borders, containers
- Flowering Time: Late spring to early summer
- Flower Colour: Soft pink-white bottlebrush spikes
- Planting Position: Partial shade to full shade
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
- Attracts: Bees and other pollinators
- Type: Hardy perennial
- Foliage: Deeply dissected, maple-shaped leaves with dark burgundy central markings; semi-evergreen
Planting & Care Tips:
- Plant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded position
- Prefers moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
- Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season
- Mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture
- Divide established clumps every few years in spring or autumn to maintain vigour
Notes: This listing is for the Sugar and Spice variety of Tiarella, known for its beautifully patterned foliage and sweetly scented flower spikes.
